Change the default font in Documents

When you create a new blank document, any text you type appears in the default font, which is called Calibri, at a font size of 11 points, which is a standard size for text in everyday documents (such as letters or reports).

If you prefer to use another font or size as standard for your documents, change it as follows:

1. Create a new blank document.

2. Type a short sample sentence, and then select it. This text will give you a better preview of the font:

3. Right-click the selection, and then choose Font... from the popup menu (or press Ctrl+D) to open the Font dialog box:

4. Choose the font, font style, font size, color, underlining, and any other effects. Watch the Preview box to see how your sample text looks with your choices.

5. Click the Set As Default button. Word displays the confirmation dialog box like this: